The North/South Divide (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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Why is London central to the North/South divide in the UK?
Why is London central to the North/South divide in the UK?
Global financial centre with excellent links
When did northern towns and cities face deindustrialisation?
When did northern towns and cities face deindustrialisation?
1970s and 1980s
How much lower is the average wage in Huddersfield compared to London?
How much lower is the average wage in Huddersfield compared to London?
40% lower
What is the life expectancy in Glasgow, Scotland?
What is the life expectancy in Glasgow, Scotland?
72.6
What percentage of London children go into higher education?
What percentage of London children go into higher education?
50%
When did the HS2 high-speed rail service start?
When did the HS2 high-speed rail service start?
2017
When is the Trans-Pennine railway electrification expected to complete?
When is the Trans-Pennine railway electrification expected to complete?
2024/2025
When did Liverpool2 Deep Water Container Port open?
When did Liverpool2 Deep Water Container Port open?
2016
When did the Mersey Gateway open?
When did the Mersey Gateway open?
October 2017
What is the Northern Powerhouse Strategy designed to do?
What is the Northern Powerhouse Strategy designed to do?
Boost the north's economy
How much is BT investing in broadband across the north?
How much is BT investing in broadband across the north?
£62 million
What is the maximum business rate discount per year for businesses moving north?
What is the maximum business rate discount per year for businesses moving north?
£275,000
What percentage of the north will have broadband coverage by 2025?
What percentage of the north will have broadband coverage by 2025?
97%